According to reports, about half of customers have been wearing masks. That sounds reasonable, but look at the rest of the plan. Flights between Las Vegas and South Korea have been suspended until further notice. Play them both from home while you wait out the shutdown. Not a newcomer in Vegas, Xavier Mortimer appeared recently in Cirque du Soleil show Michael Jackson ONE, before landing his very own magic show at Planet Hollywood and now moving to Bally's. We’ll put up more information in “What’s News” on the home page and in the next Update to this blog. You might have to cue up briefly to be scanned manually or hold your wrist up to a machine. You have plenty of time This thing will never end unless American people push back. We can’t determine if the lack of announcements means something isn’t happening or that with so many other concerns, a casino simply hasn’t gotten around to promoting it. Unlikely. Thank you. Not really. Actually the predominate sounds were of birds chirping on a nice spring afternoon.”. In general, tourism-related businesses are running with what the government will give them, hoping for more latitude as soon as they can get it. My understanding is that if you serve food your bar can be open. With Las Vegas still locked in the “pause,” the question is what will the Super Bowl be like this Sunday? We’re seeing sparse crowds on weekdays and getting reports that indicate this is the prevailing situation in most casinos. Mr. Las Vegas is back and now is your chance to see an all-time Sin City favorite hit the stage is a new Las Vegas concert called Wayne Newton: Up Close and Personal. A little more than a month after the reopening of casinos and bars, things have begun to slow down. The casinos and unions have had enough of this nonsense. How do you like to consume your news? Outbreaks of violence persist on the Strip, forcing the casinos and Metro to take additional protective steps. Grand Canyon And Vegas Helicopter Tours by Papillon. Of course, the show landscape continues to be baron. The ringer is the epidemic has probably passed. Opium has also taken a temporary hiatus. Be sure to call ahead for reservations. Interestingly, some of the early openers around the country have experienced immediate demand. Vegas will get there, but it won’t be quick. Clark County Parks and Recreation are closed until further notice. Though it’s a “temporary” measure, no prediction is forthcoming as to when the buffets might be reinstated and the situation is being reevaluated “weekly.” We’ve also heard that Mandalay Bay is shutting down Fleur, Aureole, and Mizuya as of Sunday, while Libertine Social is cutting back its hours to Thursday through Sunday. Bally’s opened as announced on July 23 and a new opening date of August 4 has been scheduled for OYO. Among those businesses were bars, and we went out that evening to get a feel for the openings. You play blackjack, twenty other people have touched those chips and cards–in the last couple of hours alone. MGM  Resorts International announced that it would cancel all live entertainment through Jan. 15, and presumably longer if the Pause is extended again. But we will say that transferring the blame for a bunch of knuckleheads causing trouble in a way that would eliminate one of Vegas’ most potent marketing advantages would be a big mistake. Among the most stark visuals are the frozen escalators on the pedestrian bridges and the emptiness in front of the Bellagio fountains (which also are shut down). If you are looking for funny magic shows in Las Vegas, Murray The Magician's show is worth checking out. Reopening quietly last week was the Silver Nugget in Las Vegas. Did you think there were only two weeks to go? If there was a problem here wed be the frist to shut it down w h.c at happens in vegas is fun an excitement not worries and frustrations. Overall, Nevada’s key infection numbers have been dropping, adding to confidence that the limits will continue to be adjusted as scheduled. Caesars Entertainment will suspend operations of buffets company-wide through April 9. The Fremont Street Experience has suspended all live shows. June 1 also provides another two weeks’ cushion, so the governor saves face. In an obviously coordinated effort, select illuminated rooms in the front of a number of Strip hotel towers have spelled out messages of unity and promise. If you call in the order, it’s best to bring up the discount at that time, and if they don’t know about it, tell them you’ll bring in the back-up. While Management may instruct their guards to do that, they might think twice if the expulsions wind up being extremely noisy and disruptive, and that would be doubly so if the expellee is Black (because of the recent political/social crisis). But in a supposedly free nation, adults should be armed with the facts and the allowed to decide for themselves the level of risk they are willing to accept. It’s not just the showroom productions. I’ve objected when people walk in a small place near us, no masks on, they grab a table (usually four people) and sit down, no mask while ordering, no mask after finishing the meal and leaving. Will restaurants with open tables and no reservations on the books be fined for accepting a walk-in? Stations, along with Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock, will come back as soon as Fremont Street Experience is pulling all live entertainment from its stages effective immediately. Peter, we’ve reposted your question in a subsequent blog, “Virus Sports Suspensions — How Do They Affect Your Bets?” that was posted today. Add to this group the conversion of the Hard Rock to Virgin. Show Times: Usually Monday-Wednesday at 8:00 pm. Occasionally, Tommy Wind brings his parents into the show, especially when he wants to demonstrate what inspired him to learn magic. The general mood in Las Vegas is that of relief, as 25% occupancy is better than 0%.Â. One thing that’s certain is the rules are getting tighter with regard to following safety mandates. Searsucker at Caesars Palace has reclosed for an undisclosed period of time and El Taco Feliz on Flamingo has closed for good. Businesses that open will have to adhere to strict sanitary and distancing guidelines. Swan tests are mainly antibody tests that tell you nothing of infection status. That’s fine. This includes: LSU Crawfish Boil and Food Festival, April 25. Check it out frequently and be surprised! Good luck requiring employees to take the Covid vaccine. In every instance of a casino reopening thus far, big crowds have materialized. People here in my hometown are rolling up their sleeves, we have had enough of this altered lifestyle, this is not Logan’s Run, we favor people living long lives and having fun, active retirements. In addition, numerous casinos are undergoing “deep cleanings and disinfecting of flat surfaces and high-touchpoint areas.” Thus far, though, none has implemented the extraordinary precaution of taking the physical temperatures of guests who look ill that Encore Boston Harbor is reportedly undertaking (discreetly and with non-contact digital thermometers). Casino Openings in Other States — Almost everyone assumes that the casinos will be empty immediately after reopening, but there’s evidence to the contrary considering openings in other states. To say that industry observers are pessimistic about the next report is an understatement at best. For example, at Dino’s, the famous karaoke joint on Las Vegas Blvd., you’re required to order from a selection of $1 items that include hot dogs, corn dogs, and taquitos before you can order a drink. For example, can you walk into a bar to play video poker and order a hamburger without a reservation? This is the part that people often complain about - show us the magic, not what you have done before! there’s none of that going on. Though not confirmed, it’s believed that the buffets at the Golden Nugget and Treasure Island will not reopen at any point. Meanwhile, bars continue to move their machines to the floor and it’s likely they’ll remain there, since distancing at bars will still be required when they reopen. In the casinos, you’ll absolutely feel the effect when trying to get a drink. Of course a deal is good only if you can get it, which sometimes requires that you take precautionary steps. Additional security guards, all former law enforcement, have been hired and Las Vegas police officers are onsite. One question was whether or not the the  traditional deep discounting of rooms would show up in December and it mostly has. We haven’t had time yet to check this out in person; however, by the order’s wording, it should mean that any establishment serving food will be allowed to operate if they choose. We’ve spent a lot of time walking around the city and what’s surprising is how busy the non-casino bars are. The South Point has reopened its buffet. Elio opened briefly in June with much fanfare and operated only till November until it closed again and now will not reopen.Â. Your email address will not be published. Oh hell, did we mention it’s 74-degrees with blue skies at 5 p.m.? For starters, low rates are nothing new. This edict appears to be being taken fairly seriously. But others are moving on, most notably, celebrity chef Hubert Keller, who’s leaving his two restaurants at Mandalay Bay, Fleur and Burger Bar. The NFL draft that was scheduled for April was canceled today. These are regional casinos that It’s also been announced that Virgin Las Vegas may push its opening back into 2021. Reservations aren’t mandatory, but will be highly encouraged. Meanwhile, bars have been granted permission to convert up to seven of their bar-top gaming machines to stand-alones on the floor. Kind of like when two emails cross simultaneously, we put up the post and the mask announcement was made a few hours later. Gates says it might be a series of shots. He was scheduled to appear at a fundraiser, then make a speech at the Venetian. There are lots of signs with instructions about distancing and hand-washing. My wife is in the sewing machine business, which is booming by the way, she makes fabulous masks herself, I get compliments everywhere for them, and my friends beg me to get her to fork some over. It’s pretty much sit and wait out another month as of now. We now ‘tag and bag’ during off peak hours. Add to that the fact that the current level of discounting isn’t as low as in the past. Yes it is. Find the latest business news on Wall Street, jobs and the economy, the housing market, personal finance and money investments and much more on ABC News Restaurants that have a liquor license, along with those that get a temporary license for this purpose, can sell sealed bottles of beer, wine, and liquor to customers who place an accompanying food order. The current “pause” is in place till January 15. Just a warning this vaccine may have bad effects on your DNA what is in the vaccine ? take you on some wild rides and you get to test drive here at no risk. Qingdao, China, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html#general. We are heading to Vegas on September 21 for 4 days. “Anti-vaxxers” have their own little circular environment, one of my very best friends is virulently “anti-vax”, I love him but he has yet to point to anything factual…. That means a restaurant that has outside access but restrooms outside of the confines will still not be able to operate. Giada has closed Giada at The Cromwell and Pronto by Giada at Caesars Palace until further notice. Jonas Brothers at Park MGM have canceled their upcoming residency. You can see some good footage in a series of videos posted on the Las Vegas Review-Journal website. As hoped for and expected, Nevada’s COVID-related restrictions were loosened a bit, with some of the new rules going into effect today as part of a phased approach. Some restaurants and stores are open, though the playgrounds are closed and the mechanical praying mantis is dormant (it usually bobs up and down and breathes fire). What used to be a Las Vegas institution is now on life support. Update 6/1– Day 76 of the Las Vegas Shutdown. I agree. We expect more such announcements in the future, but the news isn’t always bad. As mentioned in the previous update, many want to blame the heightened violence over the Labor Day weekend on low room rates, the argument being that low rates attracted the wrong class of visitor. Caesars appears to be adopting the same strategy. This isn’t meant to be a condemnation on the casinos — they’re just trying to stay out of trouble with the regulators — nor a criticism of the mask edict, but you need to know what you’re likely to encounter. and Sahara Avenue. Humans are strange creatures…offer them something for their own benefit; inevitably some will reject it just because. Until further notice, the entire resort will open at 2 p.m. on Thursdays and close at noon on Mondays. Encore opened full time last week to take advantage of New Year’s traffic, but has now gone back to its weekends-only schedule. Just got notified that Nevada State Bank has closed three branches in Las Vegas and the only remaining branch is drive up only. As expressed in the previous Update, many believe that tomorrow’s review will result in the lifting of the Las Vegas bar restrictions. Interesting in this group are the casino-related hotels, which are in bold. Even more is fact all these are counted as active infectious cases. Drama on ice. Breakfast (8-11 a.m.) will be $38 for adults, $19 children; lunch (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) will be $45/$22.50. Whenever I have gone to a buffet I do the math inside of my head regarding the price and how much chow I can gorge. Lit & Marcy Playground scheduled to perform at the Cannery on March 28 has been rescheduled to take place on Sept 26. Black Mountain’s Believer Festival, scheduled for April 29-May 2, has been canceled. My above comment should have said, “since they’re NOW allowing bars to reopen”. Obviously that would be a burden, but we are in a war, trying to save lives and livelihoods…. OYO is still scheduled to open on September 1. It seems a little strange to me that a website, one I frequent daily, that is devoted to Las Vegas tourism and prosperity would even suggest vaccine efficacy denialism is even a thing. While everyone talks about Las Vegas being showless, that’s not the case. Halfway through the “Pause,” the COVID numbers continue to be bad. Three weeks of this. It’s not something you’re gonna want. MGM Resorts International is blaming low midweek occupancy rates and the absence of major meetings, conventions, and events. At first, the Las Vegas demonstrations were relatively trouble-free, but things have escalated significantly, including two shootings—one of a police officer who is in critical condition and a separate shooting of an armed demonstrator who was killed (see “Vegas News” for Nevada details). Apart from being the most famous magician in the world, Copperfield has a great sense of humor and will keep your whole family entertained. It’s anyone’s guess how this might be enforced differently at different establishments, but for now, this is what’s required. Optimistic timetables have them reopening in two weeks, but that’s not a given. Wynn Resorts is canceling all entertainment gatherings beginning this weekend. Following is a list of casino shows that are performing now: Extravaganza (Bally’s); “Delirious Comedy Club” (Downtown Grand); Thunder from Down Under (Excalibur); Piff the Magic Dragon and X Burlesque (Flamingo); Tape Face and X Country (Harrah’s); “Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club” (MGM Grand); “LA Comedy Club” (The STRAT); Murray the Magician, “Laugh Factory,” and “Rich Little Live” (Tropicana); and The Rat Pack is Back (Tuscany). No crowd estimates have been released, but reports are that the number was in the thousands, far below normal. It was also announced today that the annual Global Gaming Expo, the largest gambling-industry trade show of the year that runs every October, has been canceled. The Wicked Spoon Buffet at the Cosmopolitan has re-closed, unable to operate under the 25%-capacity and reservations-only restrictions. And unlike Wynn, which jacked up prices from $6 to $13, depending on the meal, Cosmo has held the line on the pre-pandemic $36. The concern of if lowering the mask to take a drink while gaming is too risky is moot in the fact that everyone gaming at the casino is doing so on their own voluntary accord. The bars, on the other hand, are doing well. Thus far only The Drew and The Sphere have halted construction, but it feels like only a matter of time before the others will shut down, either voluntarily or by order. So yes, in our estimation, the shutdown That means that Reno bars can reopen completely, but Las Vegas bars still can’t. Get a table, order an appetizer, then order up on the drinks. Following suit quickly was the Cosmopolitan, where heightened security policies are now in effect for Friday and Saturday nights. If mad as hell. The Redneck Comedy Magic Show starring comedian magician James Michael is just the ticket to get you into the gutter of the redneck world of laughs and magic. If we had to bet, we’d take the over on that one, though not by much. This is why Sheldon Adelson is trying to unload his Vegas properties. It doesn’t change much aside from extending already in-place rules on safety protocols and restrictions on most live entertainment. The order clears the way for the opening of bars, gyms, fitness centers, spas, massage services, tattoo parlors, recreation areas, swimming pools, movie theaters, bowling alleys, water parks, museums, art galleries, indoor malls, and youth sports. Most of the big projects — Allegiant Stadium, LV Convention Center, Resorts World, Circa — continue to move forward, despite some positive coronavirus cases popping up. In lieu of shutting down completely, if only for a portion of the week, targeted shutdowns are another money-saving option. Bars with kitchens close early all over town and almost all have reduced menus.Â. It sounds bad, but there’s an extra layer to this. However, the rates are nowhere near as low as they were after 911, the Strip mass shooting, or for several years during and following the recession, when we ranked room bargains at or near the top of the Top Ten from 2009 to mid-2016. Do you think criminals give valid credit card information to resorts to reserve and stay in hotel rooms? There’s nothing in the rules that excludes out-of-state play, so if you have a card, you should be able to participate.